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Directed by | Gia Coppola |
Written by | Kate Gersten |
Based on | Body of Work by Kate Gersten |
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Cinematography | Autumn Durald Arkapaw |
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Distributed by | Roadside Attractions |
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Running time | 89 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Budget | <$2 million[1] |
Box office | $1.5 million[2] |
The Last Showgirl is a 2024 American drama film directed by Gia Coppola and written by Kate Gersten. It stars Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Billie Lourd, Dave Bautista, Brenda Song, and Kiernan Shipka. Its plot focuses on a middle-aged Las Vegas showgirl who is faced with an uncertain future after learning that the revue she has performed in for three decades is scheduled to close. The screenplay was adapted by Gersten from her own play, Body of Work, which she based on her visits to the Jubilee! show shortly before its closure in 2016.
The film had its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, and was began a limited theatrical release in the United States on December 13, before expanding on January 10, 2025. It received generally positive reviews from critics, with Anderson's performance garnering critical praise. The film received two nominations at the 82nd Golden Globe Awards for Best Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama (Anderson) and Best Original Song for "Beautiful That Way", and two at the 31st Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading Role (Anderson) and Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role (Curtis). Curtis additionally received a nomination at the British Academy Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.